- dolomitizing
- dolomitize (Amer.) v. convert into dolomite, change limestone into dolomite (also dolomitise)
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
dolomitizing
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dolomitize — /doh leuh muy tuyz , mi , dol euh /, v.t., dolomitized, dolomitizing. Geol. to convert (limestone) into dolomite. Also, esp. Brit., dolomitise. [1860 65; DOLOMITE + IZE] * * * … Universalium
sedimentary rock — Rock formed at or near the Earth s surface by the accumulation and lithification of fragments of preexisting rocks or by precipitation from solution at normal surface temperatures. Sedimentary rocks can be formed only where sediments are… … Universalium
dolomitize — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌmīd.ˌīz, məˌtīz transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) : to convert into dolomite * * * /doh leuh muy tuyz , mi , dol euh /, v.t., dolomitized, dolomitizing. Geol. to convert (limestone) into dolomite. Also, esp. Brit., dolomitise. [1860 65;… … Useful english dictionary
